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MD-102 Practice Question: An administrator is configuring Microsoft Entra…
An administrator is configuring Microsoft Entra ID Protection. They want to create a policy that automatically blocks sign-ins when the risk level is high. However, they notice that the policy is not triggering for some users who have high risk. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume a policy is automatically enforcing once configured with a risk level, overlooking the separate 'mode' setting that controls enforcement versus reporting-only behavior.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The user risk policy is set to 'Report-only' mode instead of 'On'.
When a user risk policy is set to 'Report-only' mode, it evaluates risk and generates reports but does not enforce any actions such as blocking sign-ins. For automatic blocking to occur, the policy must be set to 'On' (enabled). The administrator likely configured the policy correctly in terms of risk level but overlooked the enforcement mode, which is a common misconfiguration in Microsoft Entra ID Protection.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The sign-in risk policy is overriding the user risk policy.
Why it's wrong here
They are separate policies; one doesn't override the other.
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The users have MFA enabled, so they are exempt from risk policies.
Why it's wrong here
MFA does not exempt users from risk policies.
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The user risk policy is set to 'Report-only' mode instead of 'On'.
Why this is correct
Report-only mode only logs, does not block.
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The policy is configured to apply only to a test group, and the affected users are not members.
Why it's wrong here
The question implies all users should be covered.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Risk
Risk is the possibility that an event or action will negatively affect an organization's ability to achieve its goals, often measured in terms of likelihood and impact.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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